Transplant when new roots are starting to form, which usually happens around now. Dig around base of plant to check if this is occurring. Wait if necessary.

6. Propagate

Divide iris when the plant becomes overcrowded. Dig up the plant, including the roots, cut stalks (fans) apart with a knife and trim the foliage. Soak in water for an hour before replanting.

March

1. Buy

Buy bulbs or plants when available in the nursery.

2. Plant

Plant in a well-draining soil in a sunny to part-shade location.

3. Pest/Disease Inspection

Check plants for snails and slugs.

4. Treat for Pest/Disease

Remove and destroy snails and slugs.

5. Propagate

Divide iris when the plant becomes overcrowded. Dig up the plant, including the roots, cut stalks (fans) apart with a knife and trim the foliage. Soak in water for an hour before replanting.

April

1. Buy

Buy bulbs or plants when available in the nursery.

2. Fertilize

Feed every four weeks with a blooming fertilizer.

3. Water

Water when the top two inches of soil is dry.

4. Pest/Disease Inspection

Check plants for snails and slugs.

5. Treat for Pest/Disease

Remove and destroy snails and slugs.

May

1. Fertilize

Feed every four weeks with a blooming fertilizer.

2. Water

Water when the top two inches of soil is dry.

3. Pest/Disease Inspection

Check plants for snails and slugs.

4. Treat for Pest/Disease

Remove and destroy snails and slugs.

June

1. Fertilize

Feed every four weeks with a blooming fertilizer.

2. Water

Water when the top two inches of soil is dry.

3. Pest/Disease Inspection

Check plants for snails and slugs.

4. Treat for Pest/Disease

Remove and destroy snails and slugs.

July

1. Fertilize

Feed every four weeks with a blooming fertilizer.

2. Water

Once blooms fade, water sparingly, as high heat and moist soil can cause rot.

3. Pest/Disease Inspection

Check plants for snails and slugs.

4. Treat for Pest/Disease

Remove and destroy snails and slugs.

5. Propagate

Divide iris when the plant becomes overcrowded. Dig up the plant, including the roots, cut stalks (fans) apart with a knife and trim the foliage. Soak in water for an hour before replanting.

August

1. Fertilize

Feed every four weeks with a blooming fertilizer.

2. Water

Once blooms fade, water sparingly, as high heat and moist soil can cause rot.

3. Pest/Disease Inspection

Check plants for snails and slugs.

4. Treat for Pest/Disease

Remove and destroy snails and slugs.

5. Propagate

Divide iris when the plant becomes overcrowded. Dig up the plant, including the roots, cut stalks (fans) apart with a knife and trim the foliage. Soak in water for an hour before replanting.

September

1. Buy

Buy bulbs or plants when available in the nursery.

2. Plant

Plant in a well-draining soil in a sunny to part-shade location.

3. Fertilize

Feed every four weeks with a blooming fertilizer.

4. Water

Once blooms fade, water sparingly, as high heat and moist soil can cause rot.

5. Pest/Disease Inspection

Check plants for snails and slugs.

6. Treat for Pest/Disease

Remove and destroy snails and slugs.

7. Propagate

Divide iris when the plant becomes overcrowded. Dig up the plant, including the roots, cut stalks (fans) apart with a knife and trim the foliage. Soak in water for an hour before replanting.

October

1. Buy

Buy bulbs or plants when available in the nursery.

2. Plant

Plant in a well-draining soil in a sunny to part-shade location.

3. Propagate

Divide iris when the plant becomes overcrowded. Dig up the plant, including the roots, cut stalks (fans) apart with a knife and trim the foliage. Soak in water for an hour before replanting.

November

1. Buy

Buy bulbs when available in the nursery.

2. Plant

Plant in a well-draining soil in a sunny to part-shade location.

December

1. Buy

Buy bulbs when available in the nursery.

Buy

When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!

January

Buy bulbs or plants when available in the nursery.

February

Buy bulbs or plants when available in the nursery.

March

Buy bulbs or plants when available in the nursery.

April

Buy bulbs or plants when available in the nursery.

September

Buy bulbs or plants when available in the nursery.

October

Buy bulbs or plants when available in the nursery.

November

Buy bulbs when available in the nursery.

December

Buy bulbs when available in the nursery.

Plant

When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?

January

Plant in a well-draining soil in a sunny location.

February

Plant in a well-draining soil in a sunny to part-shade location.

March

Plant in a well-draining soil in a sunny to part-shade location.

September

Plant in a well-draining soil in a sunny to part-shade location.

October

Plant in a well-draining soil in a sunny to part-shade location.

November

Plant in a well-draining soil in a sunny to part-shade location.

December

Plant in a well-draining soil in a sunny location.

Fertilize

When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?

February

Feed after blooming stops every two weeks until plant enters dormancy in early summer.

March

Feed after blooming stops every two weeks until plant enters dormancy in early summer.

April

Feed every four weeks with a blooming fertilizer.

May

Feed every four weeks with a blooming fertilizer.

June

Feed every four weeks with a blooming fertilizer.

July

Feed every four weeks with a blooming fertilizer.

August

Feed every four weeks with a blooming fertilizer.

September

Feed every four weeks with a blooming fertilizer.

Water

Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?

January

If no rainfall, water when the top inch to two inches of soil is dry.

February

If no rainfall, water when the top inch to two inches of soil is dry.

March

If no rainfall, water when the top inch to two inches of soil is dry.

April

Water when the top two inches of soil is dry.

May

Water when the top two inches of soil is dry.

June

Water when the top two inches of soil is dry.

July

Once blooms fade, water sparingly, as high heat and moist soil can cause rot.

August

Once blooms fade, water sparingly, as high heat and moist soil can cause rot.

September

Once blooms fade, water sparingly, as high heat and moist soil can cause rot.

October

Water when the top inch to two inches of soil is dry.

November

Water when the top inch to two inches of soil is dry.

December

If no rainfall, water when the top inch to two inches of soil is dry.

Pest/Disease Inspection

What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear?

January

Check plants for snails and slugs.

February

Check plants for snails and slugs.

March

Check plants for snails and slugs.

April

Check plants for snails and slugs.

May

Check plants for snails and slugs.

June

Check plants for snails and slugs.

July

Check plants for snails and slugs.

August

Check plants for snails and slugs.

September

Check plants for snails and slugs.

December

Check plants for snails and slugs.

Treat for Pest/Disease

How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements?

January

Remove and destroy snails and slugs.

February

Remove and destroy snails and slugs.

March

Remove and destroy snails and slugs.

April

Remove and destroy snails and slugs.

May

Remove and destroy snails and slugs.

June

Remove and destroy snails and slugs.

July

Remove and destroy snails and slugs.

August

Remove and destroy snails and slugs.

September

Remove and destroy snails and slugs.

November

Remove and destroy snails and slugs.

December

Remove and destroy snails and slugs.

Transplant

When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements?

February

Transplant when new roots are starting to form, which usually happens around now. Dig around base of plant to check if this is occurring. Wait if necessary.

March

Transplant

June

Transplant in a well-draining soil in a sunny location.

July

Transplant in a well-draining soil in a sunny location.

August

Transplant in a well-draining soil in a sunny location.

September

Transplant in a well-draining soil in a sunny location.

October

Transplant in a well-draining soil in a sunny location.

November

Transplant in a well-draining soil in a sunny location.

Propagate

When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?

February

Divide iris when the plant becomes overcrowded. Dig up the plant, including the roots, cut stalks (fans) apart with a knife and trim the foliage. Soak in water for an hour before replanting.

March

Divide iris when the plant becomes overcrowded. Dig up the plant, including the roots, cut stalks (fans) apart with a knife and trim the foliage. Soak in water for an hour before replanting.

June

Divide iris when the plant becomes overcrowded. Dig up the plant, including the roots, cut stalks (fans) apart with a knife and trim the foliage. Soak in water for an hour before replanting.

July

Divide iris when the plant becomes overcrowded. Dig up the plant, including the roots, cut stalks (fans) apart with a knife and trim the foliage. Soak in water for an hour before replanting.

August

Divide iris when the plant becomes overcrowded. Dig up the plant, including the roots, cut stalks (fans) apart with a knife and trim the foliage. Soak in water for an hour before replanting.

September

Divide iris when the plant becomes overcrowded. Dig up the plant, including the roots, cut stalks (fans) apart with a knife and trim the foliage. Soak in water for an hour before replanting.

October

Divide iris when the plant becomes overcrowded. Dig up the plant, including the roots, cut stalks (fans) apart with a knife and trim the foliage. Soak in water for an hour before replanting.

Special requirements

Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories?

June

Keep planting area dry when the bulbs are dormant, or dig them up and store in a cool, dry place until fall planting time.

July

Keep planting area dry when the bulbs are dormant, or dig them up and store in a cool, dry place until fall/winter planting time.

August

Keep planting area dry when the bulbs are dormant, or dig them up and store in a cool, dry place until fall/winter planting time.

September

Keep planting area dry when the bulbs are dormant, or dig them up and store in a cool, dry place until fall/winter planting time.